350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
A security engineer is configuring Cisco Umbrella to block HTTPS traffic to malicious sites. However, they want to inspect SSL-encrypted traffic selectively to avoid breaking applications. Which Umbrella feature should they use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Intelligent Proxy
The Intelligent Proxy in Cisco Umbrella allows selective SSL decryption based on rules, enabling inspection of traffic to risky categories while bypassing trusted applications.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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DNS-layer security
Why it's wrong here
DNS-layer does not inspect SSL traffic; it only blocks domains at DNS resolution.
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Intelligent Proxy
Why this is correct
Intelligent Proxy performs selective SSL inspection.
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Umbrella Roaming Client
Why it's wrong here
The roaming client provides DNS-layer protection, not SSL inspection.
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Secure Internet Gateway (SIG)
Why it's wrong here
SIG includes firewall and web proxy, but selective SSL inspection is specifically Intelligent Proxy.
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